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Hit SBS televsion series East West 101 is casting for their second series shooting 3rd November 2008 – 24th January 2009 (overall dates).

If you think you might be suitable for any of the following roles call David Newman on 02 9460 6730.

BEN CHAN EP8
Early 20s, Chinese, uni student, under a lot of financial stress, makes a bad choice that leads to tragedy.
(Ep8 several good scenes)

MRS NAIPUL EP12
Mrs Naipul, 37-50years old, has just had the news that her husband, a highly respected surgeon, has been murdered. Mrs Naipul is trying to help the police with their investigation. Indian.

TAMA NAIPUL EP12
20s, Indian, her father has been murdered and suspicion falls towards her fiancé, her parents didn’t approve of the marriage. Good scenes.

Equity has called on the ABC to re-examine its casting guidelines to ensure the broadcaster’s additional funding, announced in May’s Federal Budget, will be used for programs that reflect the cultural diversity of the Australian community. Download the letter sent to ABC head of television Kim Dalton: http://www.alliance.org.au/documents/abc_casting.pdf

Riverside Theatres in Parramatta is offering excellent masterclasses in writing for the stage.  Filmmaker Khoa Do (Footy Legends, Mother Fish) conducts a full day workshop Exploring Ways to Tell Your Story on Stage on July 17 (only $40).  And playwright Brendan Cowell (Rabbit, Ruben Gutherie, Bed, Morph) focusses on the process of writing comedy for the stage on Sep 18.  Download  Riverside 2010 Masterclasses 265.30 Kb. Or book now 02 8839 3399.

Performance 4a is thrilled to be working with the US based blog, Asians on Film.  Sydney-based filmmaker and actor, Pearl Tan, is their Australian correspondent and will be posting interviews with Asian-Australians working in film, TV and other screen media.  Her first profile is Michelle Vergara Moore, one of 8 actresses playing one role in the conceptually daring feature film Black & White & Sex, which just debuted at Sydney Film Festival.